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Air Impact Markers

Air powered marking tools.

Air Impact FAQ

Valve pack for double acting air impact maker

Q- I recently purchased the model 78-FK-OB-20 along with the RVPDDC retro fit valve pack. Due to a application change, I now need to use the model 98 single acting air impact marker. Do I need a new valve pack or will the double acting version work?   A- No you Read more

By Bernard Sparks, 11 yearsMarch 4, 2015 ago
Air Impact FAQ

Model 288 part number location

The model 288’s part number location can somethimes be hard to find. It is stamped on the mounting bracket. See beolw.    

By Bernard Sparks, 11 years ago
Air Impact FAQ

Model 751/851 part number location

The complete part number will be stamped on the back cap. See below for an example. (click on pictures to enlarge)

By Bernard Sparks, 11 yearsFebruary 27, 2015 ago
Air Impact FAQ

Model 298 part number location

The part number for the model 298 will be stamped on the brass front cap. See below for an example. (click on pictures to enlarge)

By Bernard Sparks, 11 yearsFebruary 27, 2015 ago
Air Impact FAQ

Model 78 part number location.

The part number for the model 78 can be located on the side on the housing. See below for an example.  

By Bernard Sparks, 11 years ago
Air Impact Markers

CMT offers contract marking!

Q: I need some marking done but I only have to mark a few times a year. Do you have a service that will mark our parts for us? A: We can support you with our contract marking services. Bring in your parts and part prints and we could provide you Read more

By Drew Davis, 11 yearsFebruary 11, 2015 ago
Air Impact FAQ

Model 751 leaking air out the rod end.

Customer: We  have the model 751-OK-25-00 air impact marker. We have the unit installed and are currently testing it. It is leaking air out the front end near the compression spring. Do I need new seals?   CMT: How old is the unit?   Customer: 1-2 months old. Has not been Read more

By Bernard Sparks, 11 years ago
Air Impact Markers

298 Impact Marker in Weld Cell

Question: Can your Impact Markers survive in weld cell environments? Answer: Yes.  It is however not recommended to marking the part while welding.  This is to avoid getting weld slag onto the rod.  This unit has been in production for over 5 years.

By Bernard Sparks, 11 years ago
Air Impact Applications

Model 451-OAS63-25-E

Q. I need to mark (18) 3/32” tall characters into aluminum. Will the model 451-OAS63-25-E work?   A. No it will not. (See below) The model 451-OAS63-25-E only has a 5/8’’ wide pocket which will only hold (6) 3/32’’ characters. (a special blank spacer would also be needed to fill Read more

By Bernard Sparks, 11 years ago
Air Impact Applications

751 Slide-A-Mark Heavy Duty holder retention

Customers with the Slide-A-Mark air impact marker sometimes have problems with the quick change holder coming loose.  There are many factors that can contribute to the loosening, incorrect orientation of the ball lock, the holder is not flush when the ball lock is tightened, dirt or debris may be contaminating Read more

By Brian Barbara, 11 years ago

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